Midea described 2016 as a year of execution during a press conference held at the AHR Expo, Monday, Jan. 30. Over the last six to 12 months, the company expanded its customer care center in Miami, Florida, broke ground on a research and development (R&D) center in Louisville, Kentucky, designed a new line of unique products, and increased distribution.
TCS Basys Controls held a Launch Party for its UbiquiSTAT thermostat Monday night during the AHR Expo. The company expected between 80 and 100 people during its event, held on the 25th floor suite of The Flamingo Hotel and Casino.
Tecumseh president and CEO, Doug Murdock, says the company is “back in the game” thanks to investments it has made and continues to make in its core products: fractional horsepower compressors.
LG Electronics held its 2017 Partner Appreciation Event during the AHR Expo. The guest speaker, Andre Borschberg, CEO, co-founder, and pilot of Solar Impulse, talked about the challenges of designing a long-range solar-powered aircraft, which he eventually flew around the world.
Lux Products unveiled its latest thermostats, highlighting the GEOx, GEOz, and KONO smart thermostats at a media breakfast. Lux’s KONO means “inviting” according to president of Lux Products, Robert Munin, and its unique look and appeal shows why.
Taco Comfort Systems’ booth was among the busiest on the AHR Expo’s opening day. The Taco staff kicked off the event with a press conference that showcased a number of new products and leadership.
The Air Movement Control Association International (AMCA) opened the 2017 AHR Expo in Las Vegas by celebrating and recognizing the great strides that have been made by the association over the past century, while also keeping an eye on the future.
When asked to rate prospects for business in 2017, 98 percent of survey participants indicated a positive outlook. Within these responses, 24 percent answered “excellent,” representing nearly a 10 percent increase from 2016.
Las Vegas will be the latest city to which the AHR Expo has returned over the course of its eight-decade history and is one of several cities show management recognizes as prime for attracting exhibitors and attendees alike.
Each year as part of its submission process, the AHR Expo Innovation Awards competition collects entry fees and then donates them in full to a charitable organization within regional proximity to the corresponding year’s show.